Pineapple vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and red bell pepper:
- Both pineapple and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Red bell pepper has 54% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Red bell pepper has 57% less sugar than pineapple.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 48% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 54% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper has 57% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 167% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 78 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pineapple and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both pineapple and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 0.61 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 0.23 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 50% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does pineapple or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.